Crossandra infundibuliformis `Diane`

Abstract

A new and distinct cultivar of Crossandra infundibuliformis to be known as `Diane`, the new cultivar being principally distinguished from the commonly cultivated variety by its larger sized and more broadly shaped leaves, its more robust and compact habit of growth and its flowers whose color is a darker, richer shade of salmon orange and whose petals are more rounded and larger in size than those of the commonly cultivated variety.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A new and distinct cultivar of Crossandra infundibuliformis, substantially as described and illustrated, known by the cultivar name `Diane` and particularly characterized as having large and ovately-oblong shaped leaves, a robust habit of growth, and flowers having larger, more rounded petals and a color which is a darker, richer shade of salmon orange than found in the commonly cultivated variety.